For the Romans, wine was a staple at meals. This is a tradition that those associated with the Costières de Nîmes label—including winemakers, restaurants, and accommodation providers—continue to uphold today through a variety of festive and convivial events. Discover these gathering spots!
Vignobles & Découvertes Destination
Costières de Nîmes
The Costières de Nîmes destination draws upon a wine culture that has been deeply rooted since antiquity.
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Grape varieties
The Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Syrah grape varieties enhance the appellation’s red wines, while Grenache, Marsanne, Roussanne, and Clairette make up the white wines.
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Soil types
Clayey, stony, rounded pebbles, and sands
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Appellations
Costières de Nîmes and Clairette de Bellegarde
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Hectares
The destination’s appellations span more than 2,000 hectares, covering 40 km from north to south and 30 km from west to east.
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An exceptional terroir
Outings in the heart of nature
The history of the vineyard
The southernmost vineyard of the Rhône Valley
Located on the right bank of the Rhône, the Costières de Nîmes is the southernmost vineyard in the Rhône Valley. Its plateau, which stretches for some forty kilometers, offers an expansive panorama: Nîmes to the north, with the Cévennes and the foothills of the Alps on the horizon; to the south, the lagoons of the Camargue and, further off, the coastline. Vines have been a part of this landscape since antiquity—first introduced by the Greeks, and later developed and expanded by the Romans.
The Costières de Nîmes region is home to a wealth of treasures to discover during a stay of one or more days. From the rich history of the city of Nîmes and various walking or cycling routes to a year-round calendar of festive events, there is no shortage of things to do.
City of Nîmes and its heritage
With its famous open-air Roman monuments, charming shopping streets, and cultural venues, the city takes you on a journey through the ages.
Abbey of Saint-Roman
Located in the "City of Art and History" of Beaucaire, you will find the remains of a 10th-century monastery carved directly into a hillside.
Greenway from Beaucaire to the Pont du Gard
Stretching from Beaucaire to Uzès—and passing by the majestic Pont du Gard—this route, spanning some 50 kilometers, offers a peaceful escape into a new setting.
Vignes Toquées
This is the destination’s flagship event: a gourmet walking tour through the heart of the Costières de Nîmes vineyards, featuring a gastronomic menu and the chance to sample around thirty different wines.
Exploring the art of living in Costières de Nîmes
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